Manufacturing, Processing & Supply Chain Training & Resources

Whether you are starting a food business, expanding your business or operating as a global manufacturer, tap into our collection of links to free training and resources on manufacturing & operations, food processing, supply chain, supplier management, Certified Suppliers, Water & Waste Water and Packaging ensuring comprehensive support at every stage of your journey.

Manufacturing & Operations

• Introduction to Manufacturing Strategy (Training Course)
• Diploma in Operations Management (Training Course)
• Diploma in Applied Operations Management (Training Course)
• Operations Management (Training Course)
• Fundamentals of Operations Management (Training Course)
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) for Production & Quality Systems (Training Course)
• Diploma in Six Sigma (Training Course)
• Fundamentals of using Six Sigma in Supply Chains (Training Course)
• Six Sigma: Understanding Design of Experiment (Training Course)
• Six Sigma: Understanding Control Charts (Training Course)
• Six Sigma: Introduction to Taguchi Methods & Robust Design (Training Course)
• Six Sigma: Understanding Benchmark Methods (Training Course)
• Kaizen Approach: Lean Methodology for Continuous Improvement (Training Course)
• Lean Production (Training Course)
• How to calculate machine downtime
• Health & Safety Courses
• An Introduction to Root Cause Analysis (eLearning)
• 65 Issue Troubleshooting Questions for a Food Business
• 6 Productivity-Boosting Japanese Techniques

Food Processing

• Introduction to Thermal Processing of Foods (Training Course)
• Thermal Processing of Foods: Food Packaging & Regulations (Training Course)
• Thermal Processing of Foods: Separation processes & Heat Exchangers (Training Course)
• Diploma in Dairy, Food Process and Product Technology (Training Course)
• Introduction to Food Extrusion and Hurdle Technology Concepts (Training Course)
• Food Chemistry Basics (Training Course)
• Food Physics Basics
• Industrial Biotechnology: Basics of sustainable processing for biobased products (Training Course)
• Journal of Food Processing & Technology
• Journal of Manufacturing & Materials Processing
• Food Processing Resources (EUFIC)
• Food Processing Resources
• Dairy Processing Handbook
• High Pressure Processing: Considerations in HPP (Presentation)
• Vacuum Packing (Training Course)
• Moisture Control Resources
• Introducing Food Dehydration
• Food Freeze Dryer Guide

Supplier Management

• A Quick Guide to Supplier Quality Management (Training Series)
• Supplier Quality Policy Explained (Training Video)
• Finding Suppliers in the Food Industry (Training Video)
• What’s included on a Supplier Specification (Training Video)
• How to Audit & Approve Suppliers (Training Video)
• Supplier Quality Infographic
• Find & Compare Materials

Supply Chain

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management (Training Course)
• Introduction to Supply Chain Design (Training Course)
• Understanding Supply Chain Risk Management (Training Course)
• Understanding Supply Chain Ecosystems (Training Course)
• Understanding Agribusiness, Value Chains & Consumers in Global Food Systems (Training Course)
• Master Control in Supply Chain Management & Logistics (Training Course)
• System Design for Supply Chain Management & Logistics (Training Course)
• Warehouse Management – Principles, Trends & Processes (Training Course)
• AgroBridges Toolbox – Short Food Supply Chains (Europe)
• Does your Supply Chain impact Product Quality?
• Global Supply Chain Institute: Industry Focused Whitepapers
• Association for Supply Chain Management

Project & Process Management Training

• Diploma in Project Management (Training Course)
• Introduction to Modern Project Management Theory & Practice (Training Course)
• Diploma in Risk Management (Training Course)
• Customer Relationship Management (Training Course)
• Service Management: Building Service Quality (Training Course)
• Retail Fundamentals (Training Course)
• Diploma in Business Process Management (Training Course)

Packaging

• Packaging Training Series (Training Videos)
• The Engineers Guide to Leaky Packaging
• A Guide to Best Practices for Print
• Introduction to Food Contact Materials (Training Presentation)
• Food Contact Guidelines Paper & Board Materials
• Adhesives & Sealants Good Practices (FEICA)
• Packaging Materials Searchable Database
• Plastics & Elastomers Selector
• Packaging & Labelling (Dairy)
• Packaging of the World Showcase
• Plastics Europe Resources
• Glass Packaging Institute Resources
• Packaging 360 White Papers
• Processing & Packaging Machinery Association
• International Association of Packaging Research Institutes
• Inside Packaging Online Magazine
• Packaging Digest
• Packaging News Digital Edition
• Packaging Europe Magazine

Our Innovation page includes training & resources on Package & Label Development

Water & Wastewater Training

• Drinking Water Treatment (Training Course)
• Environmental Engineering: Drinking Water Treatment (Training Course)
• Water & Wastewater Treatment Engineering: Biochemical Technology (Training Course)
• Water & Wastewater Treatment Engineering: Physicochemical Technology (Training Course)
• Water online: Resources for the food & beverage industry
• Water Journal
• Hydroponic Systems: The ultimate Guide for Beginners

Our Sustainable Food page includes training & resources on Water Conservation.

Certified Suppliers

• Find a BRCGS Certified Site
• SQF Certified Site Directory
• IFS Database of Suppliers
• FSSC 22000 Certified Organizations
• Global GAP Database
• Canada GAP Certified Companies

Visit our Agri-Food Resources page for information on Ingredients & Products.